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P517 RUV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,868 mi
Last recorded74,868 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 RUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,868 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 66,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,311 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 65,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,002 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,031 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 63,471 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,624 miles

advise nearside front wheel blinding very slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,658 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,603 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,448 miles

rear brake discs are corroded.

there is corrosion present in offside rear sill panel.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,298 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 55,817 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 55,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,895 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P517 RUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P517 RUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P517 RUV registered?

P517 RUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P517 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 RUV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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